Industry Calls For Improved
Approach To Aviation Safety Advancement
The contributions of aviation to
economic growth have been restated by industry partners at the 5th
National Aviation Safety Seminar held in Boksburg, South Africa and
hosted by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA).
According to them, regulations alone are not sufficient to bring
down the rate of aviation accidents as efforts need be made to
boost human resources in line with advancements in technology. Mr.
George Mahlalela,
Transport Department's
Director-General, remarks that aviation plays an important role in
modern life. "This industry is at the heart of global trade and
economic growth. Yesterday when we opened the 3D Simulator at the
ATNS Training Academy; Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele
highlighted that the aviation industry's existence might be
threatened if the skills that are needed in this sector are not
identified and developed in time.
This is critical so that the
relevant training is located within the framework of the demanding
and technically advanced areas."